The Source and Recruit Blog
Honeit Talks with Matthew Burzon, Founder, The Source and Recruit Company
Our founder, Matthew Burzon, recently represented The Source and Recruit Company on Nick Livingston’s HoneIt Software podcast. Together they explored a range of recruitment related topics; candidate screening, sourcing best practices, leveraging programmatic recruitment advertising for small and medium size businesses, talent branding, and more. Nick was an excellent host, check it out!
Advice for Getting Your Cover Letter Through the Door
How your cover letter supplements your resume.
The STAR Approach to Interview Questions
Advice from Source and Recruit on how to get a job anywhere.
The Reason Interviewers Ask About Weaknesses
Being prepared with an authentic response about a weakness can give a hiring manager insight into your emotional intelligence.
Keeping Candidates Updated Throughout the Hiring Process
How companies value the candidate experience makes a strong impression. Make sure it’s a positive one.
Quitting Isn't Necessarily A Bad Thing
The old adage that “winners never quit” is absolutely incorrect. As we’re seeing in the world of hiring right now, lots of winners are quitting so they can move on to better jobs.
Data on Companies with the Happiest Employees
What makes employees happy at work? There’s a survey for that!
How to Stay Visible in a WFH Scenario
When your whole team is working remotely, the playing field is level. But in a hybrid arrangement, things can feel uneven. So, how to stay visible when you're not actually in the room?
Want to Retain Employees? It's Simple.
As @HarvardBiz Review says, these days, it’s less about perks and money and more about building a culture of solidarity and belonging.
Questions to Ask Your New Boss
You’re starting a new job, and you want to make the best possible impression. Your instinct is to be as agreeable as possible. But if you’re not asking questions, that’s a mistake.
Hiring in a Wild Job Market
If you’re tasked with hiring amidst this time of record-high job openings, you might be intimidated if not a bit, well, overwhelmed. But don’t panic and abandon good hiring practices.
Retaining Talent in a Job-Hopping World
A recent survey indicates 41 percent of workers around the world are considering quitting their jobs. How do you retain talent in a job-hopping world?
Improving the Candidate Experience in a "Demoralized Job Market"
In what @HarvardBiz Review calls a “demoralized job market,” you need to think differently than the status quo of hiring.
Job Trends and the Recruiter Advantage
10 million open jobs in the US right now. The competition is high for talent. Working with a recruiter gives you a distinct advantage when it comes to competitive hiring.
What Makes a Team Work
Critical elements of effective teams are based on Aristotle’s belief "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
How to Optimize Your Job Listings
Just as job applicants are on the hook to present flawless resumes if they want to be considered for the role, companies hoping to hire must put their best look forward as well.
Why The Last Interview Question You Ask Matters
“So, Rachel, any last questions?” You’re in a high-stakes interview, and your inclination is to be agreeable: “Nope, I’m all set!” But that would be a mistake.
Interested In a Job? Jump On It Yesterday!
You see or hear about a job you’re interested in. You’re eager to apply or speak with the recruiter, but you wait. That delay could hurt you.
Exit Interviews Can Reveal A Lot
Be sure to ask for feedback when an employee resigns. Collectively, it may reveal clues to prevent turnover.
Are You A Match For Remote Work?
Remote work, what’s not to love? If you’re in the market for a job and you’re considering taking a remote position for the first time we have some advice: ask yourself a few key questions.